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Just another WordPress weblogTue, 31 Mar 2015 22:00:27 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1hourly1Comment on “Our Architects are Bungalow Experts” (Part II) by Sears Homeshttp://www.searshomes.org/index.php/2014/12/21/our-architects-are-bungalow-experts-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-163350
Sears HomesMon, 30 Mar 2015 12:39:53 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=8830#comment-163350I second that emotion. I didn't see anything either.I second that emotion. I didn’t see anything either.
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Rachel ShoemakerMon, 30 Mar 2015 03:00:59 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=8830#comment-163330<a href="#comment-163325" rel="nofollow">@Don Owens </a>
I didn't see anything that resembled a kit home from the major kit home catalog companies.
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I didn’t see anything that resembled a kit home from the major kit home catalog companies.
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Don OwensSun, 29 Mar 2015 22:15:57 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=8830#comment-163325I have recently purchased a home in historic Las Vegas, NM which has been described as "a Sears house."
Two doors down is a smaller home with the same columns and oval window into the attic space. It can be seen on GOOGLE maps, street view (926 7th St., Las Vegas, NM 87701).
The columns are similar to the Sears 1911 home #165 but the plan is similar to the Sears 1930 #12010B. The bay windows were apparently added later.
Can this be either a Sears or Montgomery Ward kit home?
Thanks, DonI have recently purchased a home in historic Las Vegas, NM which has been described as “a Sears house.”

Two doors down is a smaller home with the same columns and oval window into the attic space. It can be seen on GOOGLE maps, street view (926 7th St., Las Vegas, NM 87701).

The columns are similar to the Sears 1911 home #165 but the plan is similar to the Sears 1930 #12010B. The bay windows were apparently added later.

Can this be either a Sears or Montgomery Ward kit home?

Thanks, Don

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Dale WolickiSat, 28 Mar 2015 23:47:08 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=9045#comment-163269A very rare Lewis Home model, offered 1922 to 1925. The 1921 Depression caused Lewis Homes sales drop in the agricultural Midwest, so it opened regional sales offices along the east coast where the economy was more diversified.
Most of the sales offices were small builders who were given a percentage of any Lewis Home sale.
There are some minor differences between the house and catalog model but this is not unusual. Lewis Homes made money on custom changes and upgrades.A very rare Lewis Home model, offered 1922 to 1925. The 1921 Depression caused Lewis Homes sales drop in the agricultural Midwest, so it opened regional sales offices along the east coast where the economy was more diversified.

Most of the sales offices were small builders who were given a percentage of any Lewis Home sale.

There are some minor differences between the house and catalog model but this is not unusual. Lewis Homes made money on custom changes and upgrades.

It’s on Main Street. Just look up the only funeral home in Benson, and you’ll find it!

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TammySat, 28 Mar 2015 12:00:07 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=6518#comment-163241Just found your post! Great stuff. I live in Wheeling and will take photos and send to you, if you want more pics.
Thanks for posting this!Just found your post! Great stuff. I live in Wheeling and will take photos and send to you, if you want more pics.

Thanks for posting this!

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LindseyWed, 25 Mar 2015 23:59:06 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=8331#comment-163070Hello!
I have always admired this house! My in-laws almost bought the house in Irwin, Pennsylvania.Hello!

I have always admired this house! My in-laws almost bought the house in Irwin, Pennsylvania.

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Ellen TWed, 25 Mar 2015 17:08:58 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=9045#comment-163033Hello!
I am working on historic context. Do you happen to know the address of the Magnolia in Benson, NC?
Many Thanks!Hello!

I am working on historic context. Do you happen to know the address of the Magnolia in Benson, NC?

Many Thanks!

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MarkWed, 25 Mar 2015 12:58:23 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?page_id=12#comment-163020<a href="#comment-160933" rel="nofollow">@jeanniebrown </a>
Look along the 900 block of Elm Street.@jeanniebrown
Look along the 900 block of Elm Street.
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Laura (so Ca)Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:32:20 +0000http://www.searshomes.org/?p=9036#comment-162958Rose,
Another aspect of you I enjoy. Your sense of humor, and your daughter's is delicious.
While doing car research I notice "Cammie"'s lifespan is projected to be 200,000 miles.
A car is a depreciating consumable. The BMW and MBZ are either filthy rich, or idiots wrapped in a moron. :)Rose,

Another aspect of you I enjoy. Your sense of humor, and your daughter’s is delicious.

While doing car research I notice “Cammie”’s lifespan is projected to be 200,000 miles.

A car is a depreciating consumable. The BMW and MBZ are either filthy rich, or idiots wrapped in a moron.